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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 40 MIN

Youth Sports: Participation vs. Spectatorship

from Two Gray Goatees and a Whistle · host Chad Huddleston

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Coach Huddy, Neil Schwartz, and Tanner Bauman discuss the dynamics of sports fandom, particularly focusing on youth sports participation and the factors influencing it. They explore the relationship between playing sports and becoming a fan, the challenges faced in youth sports participation, the impact of travel sports, and the importance of coaching and fun in sports. The discussion highlights the need for a balanced approach to youth sports that fosters participation, enjoyment, and development. Neil Schwartz information for Sports Business Research Network (SBRnet) https://sportsmarketanalytics.com https://twograygoateesandawhistle.buzzsprout.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/run-faster License code: D7F0R6B5GALHLX8T Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/nu-energy License code: KXYITNNNGHN6DS9F

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Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Coach Huddy, Neil Schwartz, and Tanner Bauman discuss the dynamics of sports fandom, particularly focusing on youth sports participation and the factors influencing it. They explore the relationship between playing sports and becoming a fan, the challenges faced in youth sports participation, the impact of travel sports, and the importance of coaching and fun in sports. The discussion highlights the need for a balanced approach to youth sports that foste...

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